Injury History
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2003

Called up in late June to be reunited with his old manager, which lasted all of two weeks. He’d make a good spare part on a team like the Angels or Cardinals, spot-starting against lefties and pinch-hitting, but he’s joining Rosie Brown as a Nippon Ham Fighter.

2002

Echevarria was a failure as one of the Brewers’ primary pinch hitters, hitting .139/.220/.306. In the rest of his playing time, Echevarria hit .299 and slugged over .500. There are worse people being employed as regulars at first base. He signed as a minor-league free agent with the Cubs, with whom he’ll be fighting for the pinch-hitting role in which he has yet to thrive.

2001

By relying so heavily on the bats of their corner outfielders, the Brewers make it difficult to get much out of players like Angel Echevarria, decent hitters who can play only the outfield corners. On the other hand, most fifth outfielders either bat left-handed or can play center field, with good reason.

2000

Echevarria hung around Coors Field for much of 1999, but didn’t grab his chance to impress. He’s your average lumbering, power-hitting corner outfielder, a guy that seems made for Colorado. Unfortunately, the Rockies have better outfield options. Echevarria needs a few Benny Agbayani weeks to cash in and will probably have another chance in 2000.

1999

Could easily poke 20 homers and hit .280 in Coors, which would earn him about $2.5 million a year in today's climate. To be so close to that opportunity and never attain it must be painful. Can help someone in need of a cheap right-handed bat off the bench.

1998

Went backwards in his second season in Triple-A. He’s not a terrible hitter, would fit right in with the team at Coors Field, but he’s reached his peak without reaching much of a peak. There are better options available at this point.

1997

Middle of the road defensive outfielder who would look like a star in Coors. The Rox have about four of these guys at various levels. If they’re smart, they’ll start converting them into value. It’s more likely that they’ll start turning them into Turner Ward and Dann Howitt. In marketing, we might call this “adding value.” Well, perhaps not.

1996

Looks like a real hitter, but with suspect defense. Geronimo Berroa might be a good analog. Will probably hit if he gets a shot to play. Should spend next year at Colorado Springs, and we'll see how many HR he can pump. Looks like a potential 30 HR guy to me, which means 50 in Coors Field.